Key Takeaways:
- Jalen Suggs recorded a season-high 23 points and seven assists as Orlando triumphed over the Clippers on Thursday night
- James Harden led Los Angeles with 31 points and eight assists but was one of only two Clippers in double figures
- Orlando converted 18 of 34 attempts from beyond the arc, achieving a 52.9% 3-point shooting rate
Match Analysis
A superb display from Jalen Suggs powered the Orlando Magic to a convincing 129-101 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night in Orlando. Suggs tallied a season-best 23 points and added seven assists, steering the Magic to a fifth win in their last six outings. The Magic proved too strong for the depleted Clippers, extending Los Angeles’ slump to nine defeats in their past ten games during the fourth contest of a challenging seven-game road stretch.
WAGIC WIN 🪄 pic.twitter.com/yb7SP3LtDA
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) November 21, 2025
Player Performances
Alongside Suggs’ standout performance, Franz Wagner contributed 20 points, while Tristan da Silva chipped in with 17 points and secured eight rebounds. Anthony Black provided valuable impact from the bench with 12 points, four rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Orlando executed efficiently from deep, converting 18 of 34 three-point attempts for a 52.9% rate.
James Harden tried to keep the Clippers in contention with a 31-point, eight-assist effort, and Ivica Zubac was the only other Clipper to reach double digits, adding 14 points and an impressive 19 rebounds. Despite Harden’s productivity, the shortage of available players hampered Los Angeles, who missed Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) and Jordan Miller (hamstring) for a second consecutive game, and Kawhi Leonard (ankle and foot) for a ninth straight fixture.
Momentum and Scoring Highlights
Suggs set the tone early, compiling 20 points in the first half with five made three-pointers and adding another before sitting out the entire fourth quarter. Orlando surged to a 61-49 advantage by half-time and maintained their offensive aggression throughout. The lead ballooned to 26 points early in the fourth period as Desmond Bane, Wendell Carter Jr., and Anthony Black combined for four three-pointers in just over two minutes.
Orlando continued without Paolo Banchero (groin) for a fourth game. Meanwhile, Los Angeles’ injury woes and extended road trip took a visible toll.
| Team | Top Scorer | Points | Key Contributors | 3-Point FG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | Jalen Suggs | 23 | Franz Wagner (20 pts), Tristan da Silva (17 pts, 8 reb), Anthony Black (12 pts, 4 reb, 4 ast, 4 stl) | 18/34 (52.9%) |
| LA Clippers | James Harden | 31 | Ivica Zubac (14 pts, 19 reb) | 14/36 (38.9%) |
Looking Ahead
The Clippers will continue their road trip by visiting Charlotte on Saturday, while the Magic are set to host New York on the same day.
